Saturday, November 27, 2010

Pretty in Pink - Before and After




I am really into this refinishing, 'upcycling' thing these days!  Look what I found at our local thrift store recently to use for my do overs:

A nice enough candle  screen in a dark bronze color 



 Transformed into a sweet victoria looking screen




I know it is meant for candles, but I think you could change it up and add glittered fruit







Even some white flowers for a wedding would be pretty




A average gold ceramic cherub


Becomes a sweet addition to a little girls room, a baby shower decoration or girls event





A plain candle holder in white


Becomes a delicate display piece





The coup de grace!


What is this thing?  Yes that is "air fern" in there!


Remove icky flowers and air fern and put in the trash, clean in a sink of soapy water.  Oh I see!


 Not too bad of a cage, but a bit boring..



Now a sweet victorian addition to a corner or table top!







I wonder what other things I can paint pink?  Hmmmmmm...


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8 comments:

Chrissie said...

So beautiful! Very romantic and girlie in the pink! LOVE LOVE LOVE~

Kat said...

Love that cage! I will be searching my local thrift stores now!

Unknown said...

Love the pink, it would so pretty in a little girls room or romantic bedroom.

Sue said...

My fave is the candle holder.
Can it be hung on a wall?
You have better thrift stores than I do :)
Sue

Tracie said...

Thank you all for the sweet comments! Sue, the candle screen probably could be hung on a wall, the sides fold flat. I bet that would look pretty too!

Let'sMakeADifference said...

Love the pink!!!! A work of art! I'm blog hopping and found your blog. I'm a new follower. Would love for you to check out my blog and follow back!

Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.com said...

Hi Tracie thanks for visiting my page. I decided to check and see if you had a blog and I see you are very creative yourself! I am now your newest follower :) I look forward to reading your blog.

I would love for you to join my blog as well if you would like.

Thanks a bundle again.
Deb
http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

Lori said...

Great job - my favorite is the cage, how cute!

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